Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the seismically isolated
structure will be insufficiently flexible as compared to the non-isolated
fixed base structure, which could lead to the system not performing
as a seismically isolated structure, which could lead to:
- the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in,
the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building,
or
- the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in,
the building structure, which could lead to damage to the building,
which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.